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Washington Redskins 7-Round Mock Draft: Post-Christmas Edition

By Jacob Camenker

Nov 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Zander Diamont (12) is sacked by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Zander Diamont (12) is sacked by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Justin Evans (14) celebrates the win over the Tennessee Volunteers during the second overtime at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeated the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Justin Evans (14) celebrates the win over the Tennessee Volunteers during the second overtime at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeated the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 3, Pick 18 – S Justin Evans, Texas A&M

I mocked Justin Evans to the Redskins with their third round pick back in mid-November. Back then, this is what I had to say about him as a prospect.

"Evans has been a terrific ballhawking safety for the Aggies during his senior season. He has four interceptions, two of which came in the season opener against UCLA and their stellar quarterback, Josh Rosen. Over the course of the season, Evans has showed great instincts as well, and has a career high five tackles for loss. The Redskins could utilize Evans at the free safety position and move their veterans into backup roles. The team could hold and open competition for the other safety position between DeAngelo Hall and David Bruton, and anyone else the team could try to bring in. Adding Evans would definitely be an upgrade for the team though."

Since that time, a lot has happened. David Bruton has been released while Su’a Cravens is in the process of moving to the safety position. Still, the team could use a true free safety and that is exactly what Evans projects to be. Evans’ presence would allow the team to start him alongside Cravens, Josh Norman, and Bashaud Breeland. In that case, Breeland would be the weakest link, but they could actually give some quality safety help.

Overall, it makes too much sense for the Redskins not to take Evans at this juncture. He is going to be one of the best players on the board and he fills a major need.

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